Navy vs FAU - Game Photos Part 1
Photos from the first quarter of Navy’s 42-32 win over the FAU Owls on October 25, 2025, as seen through the lens of staff photographer Alison Althouse.
Captains meet for the coin toss. Navy wins the toss and defers. FAU till receive. Navy will defend the South End Zone.
FAU pass is complete to #28 (Kaden Shields-Dutton) who gains 10 yards to reach the FAU38 where he’s run out of bounds by Navy’s Giuseppe Sessi (#16) and Bryce Allen (#28).
FAU pass is complete to #8 (Easton Messer) for a 14 yard gain where he’s taken out-of-bounds by Navy’s Giuseppe Sessi (#16).
FAU pass is complete to #0 (Asaad Waseem) for a 5 yard gain until he was brought down by Navy’s Phillip Hamilton (#18) at the Navy39.
FAU pass is complete deep middle to #3 (Jayshon Platt) for the Owl touchdown. Clock 12:17.
FAU #37 (Garrison Smith) completes the drive with a successful PAT to make the updated score FAU 7, Navy 0. 10 plays, 75 yards, 02:43.
Navy’s JV squad supports the Varsity from the sidelines.
Navy’s Isaiah Bryant (#25) returns the FAU kickoff 28 yards to the Navy28 to begin the series.
Navy’s Alex Tecza (#46) rushes up the middle for a 2 yard gain to the Navy30.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) rushes left for a 21 yard gain to the FAU49.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) finds an opening in the line and rushes up the middle for a 4 yard gain to the FAU40.
Navy’s Brandon Chatman (#24) rushes right for an 8 yard gain to the FAU30.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) sends his pass deep middle to Brandon Chatman (#24) for a 23 yard gain to the FAU07.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) rushes left for the 7 yard gain into the checkerboard end zone for the touchdown. Clock 07:38.
Navy’s Nathan Kirkwood (#17) completes the drive with a successful PAT to tie the score: FAU 7, Navy 7. 8 plays, 72 yards, 04:33.
Navy’s Cheer Team runs the flags across the end zone ahead of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Welcome back to the USNA class of 1965 for your 60th reunion!
FAU pass is complete to #8 (Easton Messer) for a 3 yard gain where he’s stopped by Navy’s Phillip Hamilton (#18).
FAU pass falls incomplete to #23 (Gemari Sands).
FAU QB #10 (Caden Veltkamp) is sacked for a loss of 5 yards by Navy’s Adam Klenk (#49) and the ball is recovered by Navy’s MarcAnthony Parker (#56) at the FAU23. 3 plays, -2 yards, 00:37.
Navy’s Adam Klenk (#49) celebrates the sack with his teammates.
Navy’s Braxton Woodson (#5) rushes left for the 16 yard gain into the end zone for the Navy touchdown. Clock 06:16.
Navy’s Nathan Kirkwood (#17) completes the drive with a successful PAT to make the updated score Navy 14, FAU 7. 2 plays, 23 yards, 00:45.
The Cheer Team runs the flags as the Brigade does their celebratory pushups.
Welcome back to the USNA class of 1975 for your 50th reunion!
FAU #3 (Jayshon Platt) returns the Navy kickoff to the FAU32 where he’s brought down by Navy’s Phillip Hamilton (#18).
FAU #10 (Caden Veltkamp) rushes left for a 7 yard before he’s dragged down by Navy’s Marcus Bleazard (#53) at the FAU41.
FAU pass is complete to #3 (Jayshon Platt) for a 44 yard gain to the Navy15. Navy’s Bryce Allen (#28) is credited with the stop.
FAU #10 (Caden Veltkamp) rushes up the middle for a 4 yard gain when he slides to reach the Navy09. Navy’s Job Grant (#39) and Marcus Bleazard (#53) are on the stop.
Navy’s Ira Oniha (#3) stops FAU #8 (Easton Messer) out-of-bounds at the Navy07.
FAU #37 (Garrison Smith) kicks the successful field goal attempt from 30 yards. Clock 02:35. Score is now Navy 14, FAU 10. 9 plays, 56 yards, 03:35.
The Goat Combine entertains the crowd during a media timeout.
Navy’s Brandon Chatman (#24) rushes left for a 15 yard gain to reach the Navy40.
Navy’s Blake Horvath (#11) rushes right for a 15 yard gain to the FAU45.
The Navy coaching staff stand ready along the sideline.
Navy’s Alex Tecza (#46) finds a sliver of space to rush up the middle for a 6 yard gain. Score at the end of the first quarter: Navy 14, FAU 10.
